- Collaborative goal setting
- Practical coping skills
- Respectful, empathetic care
About Obaogodara
Obaogodara (Preference: Dara) Oluwasanmi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. She brings six years of counseling experience and works collaboratively with people to set and reach clear goals. Dara emphasizes respect, empathy, and building a strong rapport from the first session.
She has experience supporting people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and addiction. Her background includes work with severe persistent mental illness in a full-time clinical setting. She also helps with relationship concerns, grief, codependency, self-esteem, and coping with major life changes.
Dara uses a mix of approaches in sessions. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize a person’s perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that cause distress.
Mindfulness techniques appear in her work to help people notice thoughts and calm strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy shape short-term goals and keep work practical and action-oriented.
Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s situation and goals. Dara aims to create clear steps clients can use between sessions. She encourages anyone taking the step to seek help and recognizes that reaching out takes courage.
How Dara Uses Talk Therapy Approaches Online
Obaogodara (Preference: Dara) Oluwasanmi combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and honoring the client’s perspective, which helps shape goals and the pace of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and provides concrete techniques for changing unhelpful patterns.She also integrates Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and physical sensations without getting overwhelmed, and Motivational Interviewing to strengthen readiness for change. The therapist will work together with each client to choose which approaches fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right mix is part of the early sessions and is adjusted over time.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy day. Online work can make it simpler to check in between commitments or to have a shorter appointment when needed. Session format options are not specified in the profile, so confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dara commonly address?
Dara works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, self-esteem, codependency, and relationship issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She takes a collaborative approach that emphasizes building rapport, respect, and empathy while helping people set and reach therapy goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of counseling experience and three years working with individuals who have severe persistent mental illness in a clinical setting.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost and how does billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Dara?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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